APKWS is the U.S. government's only Program of Record for the semi-active, laser-guided 2.75 inches (70 mm) rocket. [8] It converts the Hydra 70 unguided rocket into a precision guided munition through the addition of a mid-body guidance unit developed by BAE Systems.

3 days ago · Combat-proven for over a decade, BAE Systems’ APKWS® laser guidance kit redefines precision munitions by hitting targets with pinpoint accuracy and minimal collateral damage – delivering critical lethality when it matters most.

6 days ago · The APKWS II, designated as AGR-20 by the U.S. DoD, consists of a Hydra 70 mm unguided rocket with the addition of a laser guidance section between the 10-pound high-explosive warhead at the front ...

Apr 8, 2025 · APKWS is integrated with over 45 platforms including the U.S. Navy’s MH-60S/R Seahawk and U.S. Marine Corps’ UH-1, AH-1, and MV-22 rotary wing platforms. The integration of infrared guided APKWS rockets would allow rotary wing platforms to serve in fleet defense or expeditionary air defense roles while still performing mission sets like ...

The combat proven APKWS rocket bridges the gap between unguided rockets for area suppression and larger more expensive anti-armor munitions. The APKWS rocket provides precision engagement of soft or lightly armored targets allowing fighting forces to accurately engage targets, especially in urban terrain with low collateral damage.

Feb 3, 2025 · The Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System II (APKWS II) guided-rockets were deployed from F-16 Viper multirole fighter jets to engage hostile drones launched by the Houthis, the...

Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS) The APKWS II is a design conversion of an unguided Hydra 2.75-inch rocket with a laser guidance kit to give it precision-kill capability....

Apr 9, 2025 · We now have our first look at a new version of the Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System II (APKWS II) 70mm guided rocket with an infrared seeker on top of the existing laser guidance capability. The dual-mode APKWS II allows the launch platform to more rapidly engage multiple targets in succession, which could be particularly valuable in the air-to-air role when …

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The Army's Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS) was intended to fill the gap between the existing unguided 2.75"/70mm Hydra-70 Rocket System and the HELLFIRE anti-tank missile.